Is there a problem with my 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that she could hear a chain noise while driving at any speed. After a year, the noise became louder. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the balance chain would break soon. The vehicle had not been repaired.
Is the Volkswagen Passat GLS a diesel car?
Our 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI is our first diesel vehicle, and certainly not the last. We’ve owned three other Passats, including the 1.8T (manual and tip) and W8 versions, I can say the TDI / tiptronic combination is by far the best and happiest marriage of fuel economy and power in this vehicle.
How many times has the VW Passat been recalled?
The 2005 Volkswagen Passat has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA. View Recalls Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Passat have?
Our Passat is the tdi (diesel) model. We purchased it used and at around 185,000-190,000 (low miles by diesel engine standards), the vehicle completely shut down while being driven. I lost power steering and brakes. Diagnostics revealed that the chain driven oil pump assembly had malfunctioned.
Can a VW BHW diesel engine balance shaft fail?
Numerous reports of vw bhw diesel engine oil balance shaft / chain failure are reported. Volkswagen of America refuses to acknowledge any responsibility for repair despite the fact that vw has recognized the issue and changed the design. Failure of the balance shaft / chain results in immediate lack of power creating a potential life safety hazard.
Is the Volkswagen Passat TDI a diesel car?
Torque is the name of the game and it gets very addictive! Our 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI is our first diesel vehicle, and certainly not the last.
Is there a warranty on a 2005 Jetta TDI?
’13 Passat, ’05 Passat, 03′ Jetta TDI, ’80 Rabbit DI – needs motor! Replaced my TC around 230,000 miles, serviced trans and replaced all mounts then too. Shop would only use VW OEM replacement for two reasons. Mainly, they don’t fail like so many others do and they come with a warranty.
Why does my VW Passat keep losing power?
Engine sputtering, shaking, and jerking all were symptoms related to this problem. One owner wrote about a sudden loss of engine power while he or she was out driving on the highway. Some owners had to have faulty spark plugs replaced repeatedly to resolve the problem.